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Owls surge to No. 7 in AP poll after Arizona win, but still behind Wildcats

No. 4 Arizona holds onto ranking despite losing 2 of 3
Florida Atlantic Owls guard Johnell Davis drives against Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell during first half of Desert Classic in Las Vegas, Dec. 23, 2023
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Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis drives the ball against Arizona guard Kylan Boswell during the first half of the Desert Classic, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Florida Atlantic Owls guard Johnell Davis drives against Arizona Wildcats guard Kylan Boswell during first half of Desert Classic in Las Vegas, Dec. 23, 2023
Posted at 1:45 PM, Dec 25, 2023
and last updated 2023-12-25 22:51:32-05

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida Atlantic has its highest ranking in school history.

The Owls are ranked No. 7 in the latest Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, two days after FAU (10-2) upset fourth-ranked Arizona 96-95 in double overtime.

FAU, which opened the season at No. 10, moved up seven spots after the win in Las Vegas.

Still, it could be considered a slight by some FAU fans that the Owls aren't ranked ahead of Arizona (9-2), which remained No. 4.

The Wildcats have lost two of their last three games.

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